Depart Balmoral Hotel at 9.15 am. Weather - RAIN!! Stopped en route to get anti sea-sickness tablets, Avomine.. remember that name! Fatal Mistake. Arrived at the ferry in Guernock and took one tablet. The crossing was fine, overcast skies but smooth waters. Arrived in Dunoon, I wonder if this is where Dunoon pottery is made or just have taken the name. The high street is a combination of tourist and local, much as found in the rest of the tourist trail. Took the quick route to the next ferry at Tichnacraig. A B road, which I think ought to be demoted to a C road! Problem with taking the anti sea sick pill, sitting at the back of the vehicle and the winding road resulted in a deep sleep and only raised myself on the ferry itself, even though my eyes kept on shutting while standing up. Shame as I missed some lovely scenery I am sure.. no problems as the whole of Scotland is lovely.
Stonefield Castle Hotel in Tarbet is a converted Victorian mansion, built in 1837. A fabulous view of Loch Fyne. Check in was ''interesting''. Rooms on the first floor and up a large staircase and an offer to help with the bags up the stairs, after seen the senior members of the party struggle with their bags. Jeff exasperated with signs of independence from them and me! After settling into room and descending, Jeff found a lift!!! Talk about a dipsy doo da check in girl!!
Had a quick walk down to the waters edge, Jeff went down to the bridge and I down to the waters edge. The pines coming almost to the waters edge and the inlets, made me think of N.W USA, especially later on that day. In the bus down to Tarbet to have a walk around. A little harbour with fishing boats moored along the jetty. The evening light was lovely and I was glad for the time to walk around while Jeff and Dad sampled the local hostelry.
Dinner at 8 pm in the large dining room with plate glass windows allowing a super view of the Loch and the mist descending. The service was disappointing when a) asked if we wanted 1 or 2 pieces of bread and b) when asked for more bread they forgot. The quality of the food was good and the prime location of the table with the view made up for the service. After dinner, coffee in the library where I attempted Jeff to a game of checkers on the chess board, but the chicken refused. A lovely night outside, if they had only put on the outdoor heaters it would have been super to sit and take in the air.
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